Cora is the love of Johnny’s life but Johnny is also passionate about the landscape and ancient legends of Irish folklore. Set in the Irish border town of Dundalk during the troubles of the 1990s, this novel explores the moral paradox that makes a gifted young man chose terrorism as a way of life. The lyrical charm of the Irish vernacular and romanticism of the writing lifts it from the usual searing, relentless nature of war stories.
